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46 WINNETKA TALK June 18, 1927 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Varney of 535 Cherry street and Mrs. Varney's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lowrey of Wilmette, left Tuesday for Atlantic City to attend the annual meeting of the Imperial council of the Mystic shrine. They will visit in New York before their return. Clark-Fulkerson Receives Many Kashmir Embroideries An interesting shipment of Kashmir embroideries has recently been re- ceived by Clark-Fulkerson whose in- terior decorating shop is at 1636 Chi- cago avenue, Evanston. The rich ori- ental colors and designs lend a peculiar charm to the entire collection. The larger pieces fit into our American homes as charming hangings and bed spreads and the smaller ones make at- tractive table covers and cushions for the summer porch. These are being offered for sale at very moderate prices and anyone interested in them is in- vited to stop in and look them over. Adv. RAVINIA READY FOR 1927 OPERA SEASON ---- Louis Eckstein Announces Reper- toire for First Week Which Opens June 25 With the final touches given to all details, the artists reporting singly and in groups for rehearsals, which begin Saturday, June 18; the box-office men well prepared for the ticket sale, which starts on that date, everything is in readiness for the opening of the 1927 season of Ravinia opera and concerts, which will take place Saturday night, June 25. The first eight days of the new season is of such magnitude that it will long be remembered by all opera enthusiasts. Louis Eckstein has left nothing undone that would add to the gratification of his patrons, and as one contemplates the schedule of operas announced to date, the many months of hard work he has devoted to prepara- Phones : EDITH BIDEAU Concert Soprano--T eacher of Voice will continue teaching throughout the summer --SPECIAL INTENSIVE COURSE-- Engagements Secured for Professional Pupils ENROLL NOW Studio Building, 1718 Sherman Avenue Evanston, Ill Studio, Greenleaf 3523 -- Residence, University 7278 NORMELLI tions are plainly apparent on every hand. Here is the schedule: Saturday night, June 25, "Andrea Chenier," by Giordano, with Elisabeth Rethberg, Giovanni Martinelli, Giusep- pe Danise, Ina Bourskaya, Gladys Swarthout, Desire Defrere, Louis D'Angelo, Paolo Ananian and Louis Derman. Gennaro Papi, conductor. Sunday afternoon, June 26, concert by the Chicago Symphony orchestra. Alfred Wallenstein, cellist, soloist. Sunday night, June 26, "Romeo and Juliet," by Gounod, with Lucrezia Bori, Edward Johnson, Leon Rothier, Mar- gery Maxwell, Desire Defrere, Jose Mojica, Anna Correnti, Louis D'Angelo, Giordano Paltrinieri. Touis Hassel- mans, conductor. Monday night, June 27, concert by the Chicago Symphony orchestra. Eric Del.amarter, = conductor. Gladys Swarthout, mezzo soprano, and Jac- ques Gordon, violinist, soloists. Tuesday night, June 28, "La Bo- heme," by Puccini, with Lucrezia Bori, Giovanni Martinelli, Margery Maxwell, Mario Basiola, Desire Defrere, Virgilio Lazzari, Palo Ananian, Giordano Pal- trinieri. Gennaro Papi, conductor. Wednesday night, June 29, "Martha," by Von Flotow, with Florence Mac- beth, Mario Chamlee, Ina Bourskaya, Virgilio Lazzari. Vittorio Trevisan. Louis Hasselmans, conductor. Thursday afternoon, June 30. Chil- 'dren's concert by Chicago Symphony orchestra, with explanatory lecture by Eric Delamarter. Followed by enter- tainment. Thursday night, June 30, "Faust," by {i TUB L CS. Noteworthy Sale SUMMER VOGUES Reflecting the alluring charm of subut- ban life, country clubs, sports, vacations and the beauty of summer. Commemorating our ANNIVERSARY of successful merchandising, exclusive Feminine Apparel on the North Shore, our store is unusually well stocked with the newest and smartest vogues for summer. is priced attractively low. EWIS INCORPORATED 1606 CHICAGO AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLINOIS y FIFTH Everything Gounod, with Elisabeth Rethberg, Giovanni Martinelli, Leon Rothier, Gladys Swarthout, Philine Falco, De- sire Defrere, Paola Ananian. Louis Hasselmans, conductor. Friday night, July 1, "L'Amore dei Tre Re," by Montemezzi, with Lucrezia Bori, Edward Johnson, Giuseppe Danise, Virgilio Lazzari, Jose Mojica, Gladys Swarthout, Philine Falco. Gen- naro Papi, conductor. Saturday night, July 2, "Aida," by Verdi, with Elisabeth Rethberg, Gio- vanni Martinelli, Julia Claussen, Giuseppe Danise, Leon Rothier, Louis D'Angelo and Giordano Paltrinieri. Gennaro Papi, conductor. Every Sunday afternoon during the season a concert of lighter music will be given by the Chicago Symphony or- chestra, while on Monday nights, ex- cept for special occasions, there will be a concert of more pretentious works by this same organization, with soloists selected from the ranks of the opera company and orchestra. The Children's concerts and entertainments will be given, as usual, on Thursday after- noon, Mr. Delamarter giving the ex- planatory talks to his young auditors. It has been fully demonstrated throughout the years that the opening of Ravinia season is a matter of special moment in the music world. Mr. Eckstein has never permitted him- self to become bound by those tradi- tions which have limited a compara- tively few works as initial offerings. Rather he has always scheduled an opera having an unusual aspect. This rule has been adhered to for the sea- son of 1927, and in selecting "Andrea Chenier" as the first offering of the season he has chosen a work which, although it forms a part of the stand- ard repertoire as standards are judged at Ravinia, it is not a standard in the sense that it has been worn thread- bare by constant repetition. This Giordano opus came into popular fa- vor at Ravinia some seasons ago, and last year it assumed an entirely new aspect when Giovanni Martinelli was heard in its title role and Elisabeth Rethberg was cast as Madeleine. Giuseppe Danise has also added much to the popularity of this opera as it is given at Ravinia. Mr. Martinelli sang the role of Chenier at Ravinia for the first time in his career, thereby adding one of his greatest creations to his already long repertoire. This highly dramatic opera gives him every opportunity for a dis- play of his vocal power, for it demands not only singing which is intensely dramatic, but also calls for tone quality. The same demands are made upon the soprano, and it is well known that Elisabeth Rethberg, in addition to be- ing .one of the world's greatest dramatic singers, has a sweetness of tone which has won her world-wide acclaim. As Gerrard, Mr. Danise dis- plays his bel canto quality to full ad- vantage. Rev. Charles Gorman, chaplain of the Philadelphia county jail, Philadel- phia, Penn., has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. McKenney of 752 Fox- dale avenue. He assisted at the serv- ices when Rev. Luke McKenney read his first mass at the Sacred Heart church in Hubbard Woods, Sunday morning. Se Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hamburger of 502 Willow street, with their daugh- ters, Jane and Ruth, are motoring to- day to their cottage at Grand Haven, Michigan. They will stay there a week. Miss Ruth Hamburger was graduated vesterday from New Trier and plans to go to Ward Belmont next year. ---- Mrs. I. A. West of 860 Pine street entertained at luncheon Wednesday of this week in honor of Mrs. Ann Clark, i Mrs. C. E. Lucas, and Miss Florence | Bowlby, of Olney. ES SE ST SSS SC Rk.